Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley's pockets got even fatter after he helped his team clinch a spot in Super Bowl LIX. Following the
Saquon Barkley dashed 60 yards for a touchdown on Philadelphia’s first play and finished with 118 yards and three scores, Jalen Hurts rushed for three TDs and the Eagles soared into the Super Bowl with a 55-23 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday.
PHILADELPHIA — Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is dealing with a right calf injury, but he is expected to continue playing against the Washington Commanders in NFC Championship Game at home on Sunday. “We’ll keep an eye on this calf,” sideline reporter Erin Andrews said in the second quarter.
For a second time in three years, the Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl bound. Forced turnovers during Sunday's 55-23 win over the Washington Commanders are a big reason why.  The Eagles parlayed four Commanders takeaways and one turnover on downs into 35 points.
The Eagles are heading to the Super Bowl after beating the Washington Commanders 55-23 in the NFC Championship
But rookie running back Will Shipley also had a score—the first of his NFL career. It started with an explosive 57-yard run to the red zone, and ended in a short rush for the TD. As has been the case throughout the season, Barkley was very hyped up for his fellow Eagle, and made sure to run over from the sidelines for a congrats.
Hurts and the Eagles are in the Super Bowl for the second time in three seasons, and this time Barkley is along for the ride. The Eagles will play the Buffalo Bills or former Eagles coach Andy Reid’s Kansas City Chiefs. Those teams meet in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday night.
Saquon Barkley sprinted 60 yards for a touchdown on his first carry of the NFC championship game and the Eagles running back had a 4-yard scoring run on his second carry to roaring "MVP.
The Eagles are heading to the Super Bowl after beating the Washington Commanders 55-23 in the NFC Championship
It took the Philadelphia Eagles all but one play to get Saquon Barkley going. On Philadelphia's first offensive play of the game against the
Saquon Barkley is doing Saquon Barkley things in Sunday's NFC Championship game vs. the Washington Commanders.